MLB Network

[OleMissCub]

I saw the first commercial for it during the HR Derby, supposed to start Janurary 1, 2009.

 

Here's the best article I could find about it:

 

http://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/article/58507

 

MLB Network plans to begin televising Jan. 1 to more than 50 million U.S. homes on digital or expanded basic platforms, making it by far the most successful network launch in cable TV history.

 

Early programming will include portions of the 2009 World Baseball Classic and a nonexclusive Saturday night, regular-season game package. Complementing that will be a mix of highlights, studio programming, international and development league games, and archival material. Also in the works is a nightly news and highlight show patterned after ESPN’s “Baseball Tonight.”

 

I'll probably watch that channel A TON. Especially if they show a lot of historical games from the 50's or 60's. Stuff like that.

[loukycub]

if they have a deal with directv similar to what they have with the nhl network, those are going to be the two most watched channels on my reciever.

[David]

This is going to be the best channel ever.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

A real opportunity for someone to capitalize on everything that could be great about BBTN. Memo to MLB Network people: we want to see what happens, not what ex-players think about what happens.

[RonnieWooWooSanto]

I would definitely like to see a show or atleast numerous segments which focus on minor league systems/prospects.

[Derwood]

as long as it's better than the NFL Network. that channel hasn't impressed me much

[NCCubFan]

I saw the first commercial for it during the HR Derby, supposed to start Janurary 1, 2009.

 

Here's the best article I could find about it:

 

http://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/article/58507

 

MLB Network plans to begin televising Jan. 1 to more than 50 million U.S. homes on digital or expanded basic platforms, making it by far the most successful network launch in cable TV history.

 

Early programming will include portions of the 2009 World Baseball Classic and a nonexclusive Saturday night, regular-season game package. Complementing that will be a mix of highlights, studio programming, international and development league games, and archival material. Also in the works is a nightly news and highlight show patterned after ESPN’s “Baseball Tonight.”

 

I'll probably watch that channel A TON. Especially if they show a lot of historical games from the 50's or 60's. Stuff like that.

That would be especially interesting. The network would be worthwhile just for that, regardless of other programming. Apart from the games themselves it would be a good chance to hear some of the gread announcers from the past.

[imb]

Please show the old home run derby show. I used to have stacks of vhs tapes of recordings of that show

[Derwood]

Please show the old home run derby show. I used to have stacks of vhs tapes of recordings of that show

 

that show was weird. I could never figure out where they held it. Some stadium with 15 foot ivy covered walls and houses behind them

[weis21]

This is going to be the best channel ever.

[OleMissCub]

Please show the old home run derby show. I used to have stacks of vhs tapes of recordings of that show

 

that show was weird. I could never figure out where they held it. Some stadium with 15 foot ivy covered walls and houses behind them

 

I'm pretty sure those were all filmed at Wrigley Field....but the one in Los Angeles.

[RonnieWooWooSanto]

Please show the old home run derby show. I used to have stacks of vhs tapes of recordings of that show

 

that show was weird. I could never figure out where they held it. Some stadium with 15 foot ivy covered walls and houses behind them

 

I'm pretty sure those were all filmed at Wrigley Field....but the one in Los Angeles.

 

It was.

[Derwood]

Please show the old home run derby show. I used to have stacks of vhs tapes of recordings of that show

 

that show was weird. I could never figure out where they held it. Some stadium with 15 foot ivy covered walls and houses behind them

 

I'm pretty sure those were all filmed at Wrigley Field....but the one in Los Angeles.

 

It was.

 

meaning what, a studio lot?

[OleMissCub]

Please show the old home run derby show. I used to have stacks of vhs tapes of recordings of that show

 

that show was weird. I could never figure out where they held it. Some stadium with 15 foot ivy covered walls and houses behind them

 

I'm pretty sure those were all filmed at Wrigley Field....but the one in Los Angeles.

 

It was.

 

meaning what, a studio lot?

 

No. There was a minor-league park in LA named Wrigley Field where they filmed those.

[Mizzou]

Weird. You would think that there would be an official website.

 

Either way, this is awesome.

[RonnieWooWooSanto]

Please show the old home run derby show. I used to have stacks of vhs tapes of recordings of that show

 

that show was weird. I could never figure out where they held it. Some stadium with 15 foot ivy covered walls and houses behind them

 

I'm pretty sure those were all filmed at Wrigley Field....but the one in Los Angeles.

 

It was.

 

meaning what, a studio lot?

 

No. There was a minor-league park in LA named Wrigley Field where they filmed those.

 

This place.

 

http://www.ballparks.com/baseball/american/wrigla.htm

[Irrelevant Dude]

I'm going to be upset if Dish Network doesn't work out a deal for this channel, since we have already been left without the Extra Innings package.

[ELCABALLO45]

I'm going to be upset if Dish Network doesn't work out a deal for this channel, since we have already been left without the Extra Innings package.

[NCCubFan]

Please show the old home run derby show. I used to have stacks of vhs tapes of recordings of that show

 

that show was weird. I could never figure out where they held it. Some stadium with 15 foot ivy covered walls and houses behind them

 

I'm pretty sure those were all filmed at Wrigley Field....but the one in Los Angeles.

 

It was.

 

meaning what, a studio lot?

 

No. There was a minor-league park in LA named Wrigley Field where they filmed those.

That's where the Los Angeles Angels played back when they were a AAA team in the Pacific Coast League. I think the Cubs may have played Spring Training exhibition games there at one time, but I'm not positive on that.

[rrudd2]

as long as it's better than the NFL Network. that channel hasn't impressed me much

[Balsa]

I'm pumped about this. Hopefully, it will be better than ESPN.

[Jon]

I'd look forward to the minor and developmental league stuff, but I'm sure I'd be disappointed by the lack of quantity. Same goes for the historical content.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

my thumbs are going to get worn out changing back and forth from the MLB channel and Big Ten Network all the time

[loukycub]

I'm pumped about this. Hopefully, it will be better than ESPN.

 

oh, that shouldn't be too hard then.

[Clem Fandango]

Does anyone happen to know where one would look to find jobs working for the MLB Network? MLB.com does not have any information regarding jobs for the network